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Okra (Gumbo, lady's finger)

autumn

By Autumn


Okra (Gumbo, lady's finger)

I like the pale yellow flowers



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Great shot! My grandmother used to grow this plant, Autumn. She just loved it. I can not stand to eat it, but it is a traditional dish in this area of the US.

17 Feb, 2009

 

Its also used to thicken gravy. I like eating Okra fried with chilli .... its sweeter when u plant it ...hee hee

17 Feb, 2009



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